NDI JAMZ

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
6:00 PM Doors Open, 7:00 PM Performance
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
An evening with NDI’s extraordinary team of musicians, celebrating NDI's legacy of live music—past, present, and future. RSVP>>

TEACHER TRAINING: FREE INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (ONLINE)
This free online workshop for teachers introduces the NDI Method™ and explains NDI’s dynamic, effective approach to dance education. Register>>

JACQUES’ ART NEST: FALL 2026

NOVEMBER (TBA)
6:00 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Performance
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
Jacques’ Art Nests are unique and intimate evenings featuring professionals at the height of their artistry performing alongside the Children of NDI. Learn More>>

JACQUES’ ART NEST: WINTER 2027

FEBRUARY 2027 (TBA)
6:00 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Performance
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
An evening with contemporary choreographers from NDI's Helen Stambler Neuberger's Artist-in-Residence Program. Plus, special performances from the talented Children of NDI. Learn More>>

DREAM WINTER CAMP

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2027
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Final Performances: Friday, Feb 19 at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
The NDI DREAM Project is a free inclusive dance program that provides children with and without disabilities the opportunity to work in partnerships to learn, explore, create, and dance together! We’re holding two half-day sessions for ages 8 to 16. Learn More>>

NDI ALUMNI HOMECOMING

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2027
10:00 AM
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
Celebration Team Alumni are invited to reunite with friends and dance together with other NDI Alumni, NDI Teaching Artists, and the new Celebration and RISE Teams. Learn More>>

TEACHER TRAINING: FREE INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2027

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
 (ONLINE)
This free online workshop for teachers introduces the NDI Method™ and explains NDI’s dynamic, effective approach to dance education. Learn More>>

NDI ANNUAL GALA

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2027 
6:00 PM Cocktails, 7:00 PM Dinner, Performance, Honors, Auction
Ziegfeld Ballroom | 141 West 54th Street | New York, NY 10019
Join us for NDI’s 51st Annual Gala, the highlight of the Spring calendar! All proceeds will support NDI’s arts education programs for thousands of children each year. Learn More>>

TEACHER TRAINING: FREE INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2027

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
(IN-PERSON)
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
Educators are invited to join this free introduction to the NDI Method™ to explore NDI’s approach to dance education in this dynamic workshop at our center in Harlem. Learn More>>

EVENT OF THE YEAR PERFORMANCES

SATURDAY, JUNE 19 – TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2027 (TIMES TBA)
NYU Skirball | 566 LaGuardia Place | New York, NY 10012
Mark your calendars! More than 200 New York City schoolchildren will take the stage for a performance you will never forget. Learn More>>

EVENT OF THE YEAR BENEFIT PERFORMANCE & AFTERPARTY

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2027
6:00 PM Benefit Performance at NYU Skirball
7:30 PM Afterparty (location TBA)
All proceeds from this event will support NDI's award-winning arts education programs. Learn More>>

TEACHER TRAINING: NDI & THE ART OF TEACHING: FUNDAMENTALS

MONDAY, JULY 12 - THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2027
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (ONLINE)
A transformative online learning experience for dance educators to delve into the fundamentals of teaching using the strategies of the NDI Method. Learn More>>

TEACHER TRAINING: LEVEL ONE INTENSIVE IN THE NDI METHOD

MONDAY, AUGUST 2 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2027
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM  (IN-PERSON)
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
In this two-week training, dance educators practice teaching students from the NDI community to expand their expertise, refine their teaching craft, strengthen classroom management skills, and deepen their impact. Learn More>>

DREAM SUMMER CAMP

MONDAY, AUGUST 16 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2027
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Ages 6 to 16)
Final performance: Friday, Aug 20 at 1:00 PM
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
The NDI DREAM Project is a free, inclusive dance program that provides children with and without disabilities the opportunity to work in partnerships to learn, explore, create, and dance together. Learn More>>

DREAM TEACHER TRAINING: INCLUSIVE/ADAPTIVE DANCE INSTRUCTION

MONDAY, AUGUST 16 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2027
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM  (IN-PERSON)
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts
Led by cofounders of the NDI DREAM Project, NDI Artistic Director Kay Gayner and Board-Certified Pediatric Physical Therapist Agnes McConlogue Ferro, this week-long intensive training equips teaching artists to use dance and live music to engage and inspire children with and without disabilities. Learn More>>